WESTERN INDIA MATCH COMPANY LTD. vs WORKMEN

The Supreme Court upheld the Labour Court's decision to reinstate a watchman whose termination was based on an invalid probationary period of 6 months, contrary to the Standing Orders which stipulate a maximum of 2 months. The Court ruled that the additional probation period was inconsistent with the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, rendering it unenforceable. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that the Labour Court acted within its jurisdiction in determining the validity of the termination based on the Standing Orders.